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Baked kale, such as the popular snack kale chips, does have nutrients left. Image Credit: Fascinadora/iStock/GettyImages Many people consume kale by adding it to salads, blending it in smoothies and using it in soups. Snacking on kale chips has even become a healthier alternative to eating regular potato chips, which is one of the benefits of kale chips. However, the vitamins in kale decrease when cooked. Advertisement This doesn't mean there are no vitamins left in kale chips when they are baked....

You can take one Emergen-C packet daily to potentially decrease the duration and severity of your cold. Image Credit: Beo88/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What It Is Benefits Emergen-C for Kids Side Effects Emergen-C — a powder supplement that contains high doses of certain nutrients like vitamin C – is popular for its supposed cold-fighting and immune-supporting benefits. But does Emergen-C really work? Advertisement Here's everything you need to know about the supplement, including its benefits, side effects and whether it's good for kids....

Your endocrine system consists of glands that release hormones that control physiological functions in your body. Exercise boosts the number of hormones circulating in your body and strengthens receptor sites on target organ cells. Your endocrine response to exercise can improve organ function, physical appearance and your state of mind. Vigorous exercise, in particular, might improve endocrine function. Metabolic Rate Exercise, particularly heavy weightlifting, stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone from your anterior pituitary gland, and luteinzing hormone triggers testosterone production....

Neck stretches can help with pain radiating down the back of the arm. Image Credit: bymuratdeniz/E+/GettyImages Neck pain can occur for a variety of reasons, but neck pain radiating down the arm and back is usually a sign of a pinched nerve. This issue can occur due to an issue like spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Range-of-motion and strengthening exercises can help prevent and treat pinched nerves. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Exercise and a Pinched Nerve: What to Do and What Not to Do Video of the Day Treating a Pinched Nerve As the nerves in your body branch off from your spinal cord, they pass through the spaces between your spinal vertebrae....

Eating expired eggs puts you at risk for food poisoning, so you'll want to inspect your carton before and after cracking one. Image Credit: SEE D JAN/iStock/GettyImages You can buy a carton of eggs just about anywhere, including the supermarket, health food store, convenience store or gas station. And it’s no surprise, considering they make an excellent source of inexpensive protein. Advertisement As with most protein sources, though, eggs can spoil, increasing your risk of developing food poisoning....

Kids swimming and playing in a lake. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Bacterial, viral, algal and protozoan infections are common after exposure to contaminated water. Swimming in ponds, lakes and oceans that are near developed areas may increase your risk of exposure to waste-water contamination if the areas have inadequate or overburdened sewage or waste-water treatment facilities. See a physician immediately on onset of fever after swimming, especially if traveling outside the United States....

Enjoy high-fiber berries to satisfy your appetite while you lose the belly fat. Image Credit: marylooo/iStock/GettyImages Fruit makes up an essential part of a balanced diet, and it should be a staple in your MyPlate meal plans when you’re trying to lose belly fat or reduce weight. Exactly how much fruit you need depends on your age and gender, but you should aim for 1.5 to 2 cups each day, according to the USDA ChooseMyPlate....

Heart disease is not entirely gender neutral, especially when it comes one of the main causes of cardiovascular death: heart attacks. Image Credit: Jan-Otto/iStock/GettyImages In many respects, heart disease is an equal opportunity killer, taking deadly aim at men and women alike. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular illness ranks as the number one cause of death for both sexes. Advertisement Every year, roughly 610,000 American men and women succumb to the disease — a figure that, according to the CDC, accounts for about a quarter of all American fatalities....

A woman is writing something in a journal, next to a waffle on a plate. Image Credit: psphotograph/iStock/Getty Images As a 17-year-old, you have a faster metabolism than the majority of your older counterparts. As such, you might have to adopt a moderated version of a standard weight-loss program in order to avoid losing weight too rapidly. In order to protect your health, try to lose weight no faster than 2 lb....

A group of kids dip their fingers in a bowl of sugar while they and a woman are making a tray of cookies. Image Credit: altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Table sugar, or sucrose, is a dietary sweetener derived from a variety of plant sources, including sugarcane and sugar beets. Nutritionists classify sucrose as a simple sugar, because your body easily and quickly digests and assimilates it. The sucrose molecule is a disaccharide composed of two simple monosaccharides, glucose and fructose....

How Long After You Eat Can You Workout? Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages Exercise after eating is primarily a personal preference. While getting enough of the right macronutrients before a workout is crucial, digestion is also important. You want to eat close enough to your workout that you have enough energy, but not so close that you experience an upset stomach. The latter factor largely depends on your own body. What you eat before a workout determines not only how soon you can exercise, but also how well you perform....

A variety of factors affect how many calories you burn walking six miles, including weight, gender, age, metabolism, body composition and how fast you walk. 3 MPH If you weigh 150 pounds and walk at the rate of 3 mph, it will take two hours to walk six miles and you will burn 450 calories, according to A Calorie Calculator. If you weigh 200 pounds and walk at 3 mph, you will burn 598 calories....

Swimming competitively is a highly demanding activity. Olympic record-holding legend Michael Phelps ate 12,000 calories per day when training for competition. How much an individual swimmer needs will vary according to personal metabolism and training regimen. Advertisement Baseline Calorie Needs The USDA recommends that typical men eat between 2,000 and 2,500 calories per day, with a recommendation for women at 1,800 to 2,300. Since swimmers are active and have better muscle tone than most others, the baseline calorie need will be on the high end of or above this scale....

Situps strengthen muscles in your core and legs. Image Credit: Mike Watson Images/moodboard/Getty Images Situps can strengthen your abdominal muscles and even play a role in your goal of losing weight. However, burning a pound of fat requires more than just dedication to this exercise. The low calorie burn – and the fact that you’re unlikely to be able to perform more than a few sets of situps – means that burning a pound of fat through this exercise alone is virtually impossible....

While pork is the most consumed meat in the world, it has waned in popularity in the United States. Image Credit: Hana-Photo/iStock/GettyImages The thought of baking a pork loin fillet can be intimidating to cooking novices. First, there are food safety guidelines to keep in mind before cooking, followed by preparation and baking. Advertisement A Pork Overview While pork is the most consumed meat in the world, it has waned in popularity in the United States....

Fluid needs vary depending upon the weight of your child. Image Credit: Andi Berger/iStock/Getty Images Relying on your child’s thirst alone may not keep him hydrated. It’s important for children to drink an adequate amount of fluid during the day to prevent dehydration. According to the Institute of Medicine, most children ages 1 to 3 need at least 35 ounces of fluid per day, children ages 4 to 8 need at least 46 ounces per day, boys ages 9 to 13 need at least 65 ounces per day and girls ages 9 to 13 need at least 57 ounces per day....

Versatile and healthful, small red-skin potatoes can be boiled, baked, roasted or microwaved, and served whole or diced. Image Credit: Candice Bell/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Preparation Boiling Roasting Microwaving Red-skin potatoes contain less starch than other potato varieties, giving them a firmer, waxier texture, according to the Idaho Potato Commission. They hold their shape well after cooking, making them a great choice for scalloped potatoes, potato salads, soups, casseroles and roasts....

A bowl of beef tripe. Image Credit: marmo81/iStock/Getty Images Tripe is the lining of the beef stomach, and honeycomb beef tripe is the lining of the reticulum, which is the second of the animal’s four stomach chambers. Honeycomb tripe is tender, tasty and has a low protein, fat and iron content compared to other offal such as kidney, heart and brain. The surface of this tripe has a honeycomb pattern, which acts as a sponge for retaining cooking fluids....

Fire-roasted jalapeños have a complex, smoky taste that enhances salsa and other dishes with a richer flavor than raw jalapeños. Grilling jalapeño peppers instead of frying them is also a healthier, more piquant way to prepare a classic appetizer. A little preparation goes a long way when cooking with jalapeños. Adjust the spiciness of the peppers by trimming them. Create a nonstick surface on the hot grill grate, or use a clever tool that suspends jalapeños above grill....

references Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" GFCO: "About Us" When possible, opt for a whole-grain gluten-free English muffin for extra fiber. Image Credit: budgetstockphoto/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: budgetstockphoto/iStock/GettyImages Visit Page https://amzn.to The additional fiber in these muffins will help keep you full well past breakfast. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Canyon Bakehouse Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Canyon Bakehouse Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com Enjoy these GF English muffins with a schmear of cream cheese and a fried egg for protein....